Share your story and shine at JK Monitor!🌟 Welcome to JK Monitor, where every story matters and every achievement is celebrated! We invite you to share the remarkable journey of your life and showcase your accomplishments to the world. Join our exclusive interviews that honor exceptional individuals just like you. KISHTWAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Academy of Art, Culture and Languages (JKAACL), in collaboration with the North Zone Cultural Centre (NZCC), Patiala, on Friday organized a National Cultural-cum-Music Programme - “Lok Rang Utsav 2026” at Government Degree College (GDC) Kishtwar.
The vibrant event showcased the rich cultural diversity of the nation through captivating folk performances. Artists from Madhya Pradesh, Haryana, Punjab, Rajasthan, Bihar and Gujarat, along with a local cultural troupe, enthralled the audience with colourful presentations, adding a distinctive regional flavour to the programme.
Additional District Development Commissioner (ADDC) Vinod Behnal, -the Chief Guest, appreciated the initiative of organizing such a programme in Kishtwar. He lauded the participating artists for their energetic performances. “Such events not only provide wholesome entertainment but also offer a valuable platform to artists to understand and appreciate the diverse cultural and musical traditions of the country,” he remarked.
The host College Principal Basharat Iqbal highlighted the importance of such programmes in fostering national unity and cultural integration. Assistant Director, NZCC Patiala Ravinder Sharma spoke about the ongoing series of cultural programmes aimed at promoting cultural exchange and reiterated NZCC’s commitment to providing national platforms to regional artists.
Chief Education Officer (CEO) Sanjay Dogra, who attended as Guest of Honour, stressed the importance of engaging youth in cultural and literary activities. He appreciated the initiative and encouraged students to actively participate in such programmes to preserve and promote local traditions. Among others present were Additional Secretary, JKAACL, Lal Chand; Chief Editor, Sheeraza Punjabi, Popinder Singh Paras; besides a large number of students, teachers and locals.
